GeForce 6600 LE vs RADEON 9800 XT
GeForce 6600 LE
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 6600 LE is positioned at rank 319 and the RADEON 9800 XT is on rank 374, so the GeForce 6600 LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600 LE
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The RADEON 9800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6600 LE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9800 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600 LE.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $30 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 11.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce 6600 LE.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6600 LE and RADEON 9800 XT
GeForce 6600 LE
The GeForce 6600 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 823 MHz to 888 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points.
RADEON 9800 XT
The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6600 LE scores 51 versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 57 — the RADEON 9800 XT leads by 11.8%. The GeForce 6600 LE is built on Kepler while the RADEON 9800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT). Raw compute: 2.046 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT). Boost clocks: 888 MHz vs 2394 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51 | 57+12% |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152 | 5376+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.046 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+2416% |
| Boost Clock | 888 MHz | 2394 MHz+170% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 96 | 336+250% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 3 MB+3233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 LE draws 130W versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 300W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce 6600 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 180mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-57% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 180mm | 180mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+100% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GeForce 6600 LE) vs 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT offers 11.8% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 LE | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-94% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.7 | 1.9+12% |
| Codename | GK104 | Navi 31 |
| Release | August 22 2012 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #799 | #21 |
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